Just a note on Buffalo Lake. We have been there many times and never had a problem with not camping overnight. It is $2.00 to enter unless you have some kind

Message 9 of 26
, Oct 30, 2010

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Just a note on Buffalo Lake. We have been there many times and never had a problem with not camping overnight. It is $2.00 to enter unless you have some kind of pass.

The downside is now the park is on winter hours and the entry gate closes at 6pm. (actually about 2 min. to 6) but you can leave anytime.

The roadside park has better all around viewing. At Buffalo Lake the sky is usually pretty decent to the south and southeast. It is also a much shorter drive back to Amarillo from Buffalo than from the roadside park but both are good sites.

Rich

--- In amarilloastronomyclub@yahoogroups.com, "jim_fitch" <jf@...> wrote:
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> As far as I know Buffalo Lake is open. The ranger does not like you there unless you are camping over-night.
>
> The roadside park is darker. It is on 207 south of Claude on the south rim of the Canyon. I go through Wayside to get to 207. The roadsde park is just a couple of miles north from that junction.
>
> Jim
>
> --- In amarilloastronomyclub@yahoogroups.com, "kreeeemers" <kareem.dana@> wrote:
> >
> > Where is the roadside park? Is Buffalo lake still open?
> >
> > --- In amarilloastronomyclub@yahoogroups.com, "jim_fitch" <jf@> wrote:
> > >
> > > I'm going to try the roadside park tonight. Should be nice during the early part of the evening.
> > >
> > > Sunset - 6:55pm
> > > Moonrise - 1:55am
> > > Sky is mostly clear
> > > Wind at sunset is 3mph and increases to 10mph by midnight and at 1:00 starts gusting to 20mph.
> > >
> > > I hope the feathers/bones/etc. are right!
> > >
> > > Anybody else going?
> > >
> > > Jim
> > >
> >
>

Pearre Chase

Jim: I will call Kareem and see if he wants to follow me out. What time do you plan to arrive at the rest area? Pearre

Message 10 of 26
, Oct 30, 2010

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Jim:

I will call Kareem and see if he wants to follow me out. What time do you plan to arrive at the rest area?

Pearre

Pearre Chase

Jim: I will call Kareem and see if he wants to follow me out. What time do you plan to arrive at the rest area? Pearre

Message 11 of 26
, Oct 30, 2010

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Jim:

I will call Kareem and see if he wants to follow me out. What time do you plan to arrive at the rest area?

Pearre

David

I ll be there!

Message 12 of 26
, Oct 30, 2010

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I'll be there!

--- In amarilloastronomyclub@yahoogroups.com, "jim_fitch" <jf@...> wrote:
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> I'm going to try the roadside park tonight. Should be nice during the early part of the evening.
>
> Sunset - 6:55pm
> Moonrise - 1:55am
> Sky is mostly clear
> Wind at sunset is 3mph and increases to 10mph by midnight and at 1:00 starts gusting to 20mph.
>
> I hope the feathers/bones/etc. are right!
>
> Anybody else going?
>
> Jim
>

jim_fitch

I m hoping to get there about sundown..... We ll see.... Jim

Message 13 of 26
, Oct 30, 2010

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I'm hoping to get there about sundown..... We'll see....

Jim

--- In amarilloastronomyclub@yahoogroups.com, "Pearre Chase" <pcctex@...> wrote:
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> Jim:
>
> I will call Kareem and see if he wants to follow me out. What time do you plan to arrive at the rest area?
>
> Pearre
>

richardmjordan

Sorry I missed going. Had my step daughter in from Austin and we had family plans. However, I was able to observe from my driveway Friday and Saturday night

Message 14 of 26
, Oct 31, 2010

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Sorry I missed going. Had my step daughter in from Austin and we had family plans. However, I was able to observe from my driveway Friday and Saturday night and it was reasonably good. Actually Jupiter was really good late both nights. Looking forward to a dark site night with club members. Unfortunately I will be in Washington next weekend.

Rick Jordan

--- In amarilloastronomyclub@yahoogroups.com, "jim_fitch" <jf@...> wrote:
>
> I'm going to try the roadside park tonight. Should be nice during the early part of the evening.
>
> Sunset - 6:55pm
> Moonrise - 1:55am
> Sky is mostly clear
> Wind at sunset is 3mph and increases to 10mph by midnight and at 1:00 starts gusting to 20mph.
>
> I hope the feathers/bones/etc. are right!
>
> Anybody else going?
>
> Jim
>

Pearre Chase

Great time at the roadside park Saturday night! Warm, calm winds, fair seeing, and great people! Thanks to all who attended. Wonderful evening. Pearre Chase

Message 15 of 26
, Nov 1, 2010

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Great time at the roadside park Saturday night! Warm, calm winds, fair seeing, and great people!

Thanks to all who attended. Wonderful evening.
Pearre Chase

kreeeemers

This was the first time I took my new scope to a dark site. There were some amazing sights. I had a blast! - Kareem

Message 16 of 26
, Nov 2, 2010

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This was the first time I took my new scope to a dark site. There were some amazing sights. I had a blast!

Leaving for the roadside park in 30. We ll see if anyone else is there. Alan

Message 17 of 26
, May 11, 2013

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Leaving for the roadside park in 30. We'll see if anyone else is there.

Alan

jim_fitch

If the forecast hold - winds at 10 mph and mostly clear - I m planning on going to the roadside park. Sunset is just before 9:00 pm and moonset is at 2:50 am

Message 18 of 26
, Jun 1, 2013

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If the forecast hold - winds at 10 mph and mostly clear - I'm planning on going to the roadside park. Sunset is just before 9:00 pm and moonset is at 2:50 am tomorrow morning. Maybe we'll catch some ancient photons!

Anybody else want to go?

Jim

Pearre Chase

Sounds good. Will join you. Post a note if you decide to cancel.

Message 19 of 26
, Jun 1, 2013

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Sounds good. Will join you. Post a note if you decide to cancel.

Douglas L. Holeman

Hmmm. Depending on how the day goes ;-), I might make the drive out. Wouldn t mind pulling out the Scope I was so generously gifted! ... [Non-text portions of

Message 20 of 26
, Jun 1, 2013

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Hmmm.

Depending on how the day goes ;-), I might make the drive out. Wouldn't
mind pulling out the Scope I was so generously gifted!